We had all our windows replaced with Anlin Delmar dual pane windows from Custom Exteriors 14 years…read more(2012) ago. Never knew about life time warranty until last month, one of the window cracked. We didn't have any receipt or anything, just an email we did 14 years ago. We just contacted the company on their website and amazingly, they have the record by the address. The service department was so helpful, they contacted us and contacted the manufacturer to set up appointment with the case number to get it replaced. The windows were replaced 14 years ago in one day and we had many custom sized windows. The amazing thing is they know exactly which window that cracked by us describing the location of the window. Anlin Delmar (Milgard) called us and setup the appointment. They came and replaced the windows in a few hours. It was amazing and we're extremely happy. Now we know, go with the best and reputable company like Custom Exteriors and a good manufacturer like Anlin Delmar to have after service years after the work is done. Would we recommend Custom Exteriors and Anlin Delmar? The answer is obvious, YES.

I've been a customer of Custom Exteriors since shortly after I moved into our home in 2005, when…read morethey replaced all of my windows. I had such a positive experience that nearly two decades later, when it was time to replace my front door, I hired them again. Because of our climate, the door can swell and shrink during periods of extreme rain or heat. Customer Exteriors has now come back three times--at no additional charge--to make adjustments so the bolt lock continues to work properly. I've been especially impressed with their customer service. They respond promptly to calls and service requests and stand behind their work long after the installation is complete. That kind of reliability is hard to find, and I imagine it's a big part of why they've been in business for so long. I would definitely use them again.

My experience with Golden State was better than I expected even though I was impressed by them…read moreduring our initial meeting. I have dealt with other construction companies in the past which turned out to be negative experiences. They disappeared at times and did not communicate clearly or honestly. I had the opposite experience with Golden State. Zach and Alex with Golden State were the two people that I was in most contact with. They were extremely efficient and reliable. They communicated clearly and honestly. They completed two porches which were in need of replacement and a lot of siding that was damaged followed by a beautiful paint job on our family home. They also completed the job much faster than I expected. Alex's crew did the work. Each one of his crew members was friendly, polite and a hard working individual. We thought the pricing was fair. Much better than other companies that we considered for the job. My wife and I will definitely recommend them to others who may need similar work done.

Since this will be a detailed review, including photographs, and since not everyone may want to…read moreread through all of it, I'll list the main takeaways up front: 1) This company prioritizes keeping to their schedule over doing the work correctly. 2) There is a serious lack of oversight on projects. I also want this review to be balanced, so I'll say up front that there were certainly a number of thing that went well in my siding replacement project. But enough things went badly that I regret having chosen Golden State Builders to do the work. My project involved removing 60-year old cedar siding and replacing it with t1-11 plywood siding on the front of my house. I planned to stain rather than paint the siding, which is admittedly an unusual approach. And this entailed some additional complications, two of which I discussed with the foreman before work began. First, plywood cannot be left sitting in water. I therefore emphasized that the metal flashing beneath the siding could not be flush against the bottom, and that an air gap must be left so that the plywood can dry after rain. Regardless, the Z flashing was installed flush against the bottom (see photo below), and for long stretches tilted in toward the panels, which would have acted as a basin directing water toward them and holding it there. When I pointed this out, they removed the Z flashing, which left the underlying L flashing in a somewhat tattered-looking condition (see photo). Golden State apparently considers this to be aesthetically acceptable, and it's what's currently protruding from my wall. Second, although I ordered premium t1-11 panels for this project, such panels always vary in appearance. Some are almost entirely "clean" while others have visible patch marks or major color irregularities. I therefore asked the foreman to place the dirtier panels on the right side of my house, where they would be largely hidden by foliage, and the clean panels on the left side, where they would be immediately visible to visitors and passersby. Despite this, the crew installed one of the dirtiest panels on the left side of the house (see photo). For various reasons I did not demand that they redo this, but it's indicative of a general lack of attention to customers' stated preferences. On the right side of my house, the new siding extended a little farther out than the original siding had. Consequently , it ran up against, and overlapped with, a wood fence that touches the right wall of the house. Rather than removing the obstruction, or even consulting with me to see what I wanted done, they made the remarkable decision to bend the plywood panel at the end (see photo). This could have led to delamination and other structural problems down the road, apart from not looking very nice or professionally done. But it was clearly the fastest way for them to "fix" the problem and get on to the next job. Now, the thing about all of these issues is that none of them were identified by the company itself. And the reason is that there was no effective oversight of the work crew. The onus was entirely on me to spot and report them. Once I did so, they acknowledged them and fixed (most of) them. (There were other smaller ones I won't go into here.) But clearly, the formula seems to be: if the customer doesn't know enough or doesn't check carefully enough to complain, leave it and move on. The problem here falls mainly on the project managers. My original one disappeared as soon as work started, and consequently exercised no oversight. He was replaced by a second one once I started pointing out problems, but that second one likewise identified no issues on his own, despite the fact that some were discovered (by me) only after he was put on the job. Good project managers visit worksites daily and inspect work closely. Golden State's project managers do not do this. I would identify this as the primary issue with my project. Golden State would probably argue that the main problem was the foreman. They claim to have fired him immediately after my job, but if that's even true, it's small consolation to learn that the work has been done by someone worth firing. But I would say that the onus falls on the project managers, who are simply not doing their jobs, and on management, which is probably encouraging or at least tolerating this behavior. Look, if your idea of siding replacement is throwing up some hardie board and painting it, then these guys will probably do a decent job. But if anything more complicated or detail-oriented is involved, you're probably better off hiring a small local contractor rather than a large outfit juggling many jobs over an extended area. I wish I had.

Alan and Brian did an amazing job on our siding project. They were professional and honest…read morethroughout the entire process, worked very clean, and even got the job done early. Their price for the job was very competitive as well. I highly recommend them! I am extremely happy with the work they did!

We hired Alan to replace our leaking windows and siding on the front and roof of a multi-story…read morecondo building. He is one of the most honest and quality-focused contractors I have ever worked with. During planning, I spoke to a number of other contractors who wanted to use retrofit windows and just leave the siding in place. Alan took the time to explain the proper way that the building wrap, siding and windows had to interface to get waterproofing, and how we were better off replacing all three if we wanted to be sure we'd fix our problem. Even with this extra scope, Alan's pricing was very fair. Thank god we went with Alan. When they removed the existing siding, they found severe water damage underneath the siding and a subpar earlier repair job. When this surprise came up, Alan talked us through the damage and gave us our options. They ended up ripping up two layers of existing siding, cutting out damaged building sheathing and replacing it with new plywood, before proceeding with the job. The overrun costs were very reasonable and we never felt like Alan was taking advantage of us. The end result was great quality at a fair price, and peace of mind that our issues have been resolved and we won't have to worry about the front / roof for a long time now. I would definitely hire Alan again and would recommend him to anyone looking for this kind of work.

Workman arrived on time and installed the door without any problems. The ordering process was…read morefulfilled as we agreed on it with the company owner and he came to the house. It was a very fulfilling experience, almost spiritual. I say that because I feel very secure with our new electronic lock and steel door.

Great communication, highly recommend…read more Mike was very helpful during the consulting phase and helping us select our new door. He was very patient. Our installation was done by Joel Guzman,, he was incredible. The installation was perfect. It was even better than we had expected. He is a true pro.

Armando came and fixed my house after a major storm. I had to get a bid or two for my insurance and…read morehe was the most reasonable. I am so glad that I chose him and his crew. My house looks amazing and before it was even complete there wete several people stopping and asking him questions because they wanted him to come do their siding as well. I appreciate him so much and I would use him again and refer him to anyone. He also fixed some other things for me because he can truly do anything.

I highly recommend Sierra Siding Installers because of their expertise in repairing siding. Armando…read moreis a knowledgeable professional that offered an affordable rate. He uses the products with the best brands to complete his work. Myself and my neighbors were greatly please with the before/after work that Armando did on one day notice.

I contacted Aron for a quote on replacing my Decks. Aron was prompt with his estimates and up-front…read moreon what could and could not be done. The work started as promised and there were no surprises. His crew was professional and the project was delivered as promised. I am thrilled with the results. Our upper deck is almost double in size of what it used to be. The decks are modern, sleek, and inviting. I would recommend Aron to anyone looking at deck work.

Aron Ambrus Construction recently replaced our redwood deck with redwood framing and railings, 35…read moreyear Trex Select decking and black metal balusters that ended up looking amazing, and we opted to attach a shade sail instead of a pergola like we had previously. The price was on the higher side compared to other estimates we received but Aron convinced us that it was worth the price and we're happy with the outcome. One tip is to get everything in writing in the contract to avoid disagreements about the scope of work later on. Major props to Jorge and his team who were hard workers. Jorge updated us regularly on his team's progress and he was proud of his work. Props to Tibor also who did a meticulous job staining the railings and posts.

We hired them to replace the shake-wood siding on our 3-plex rental property with cement siding,…read moreand the experience was outstanding. Owner Izik immediately encouraged us to pull a proper permit, then patiently navigated the City of Sunnyvale's lengthy permitting process by supplying all the required documentation -- which gave us tremendous confidence from the start. What truly set them apart was how much they cared beyond their scope of work. They painted all the soffits and fascia throughout the entire complex for a unified look, caught and replaced vents that needed attention, and proactively fixed numerous other issues that weren't even their responsibility. Foreman Wilmer was always approachable, smiled through every site visit, and had great answers to every concern I raised. Izik was equally patient with all our questions and requests. If you're looking for a contractor who genuinely goes above and beyond, look no further than TGI Builder. Highly recommend!

We're almost finished with an extensive, multi-room remodel with TGI Builders, and are thrilled…read morewith the results. They handled everything from major structural work to open up our kitchen and family room, to a complete kitchen remodel and some other projects. Demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, flooring/tiling--they did it all. Yossi, Izik, and the team have been great partners throughout the entire process. A project this large and with so many different elements can easily get overwhelming, but they were thorough, thoughtful, and provided expert guidance to keep everything moving forward. The quality of their work is top-tier, and they were also very fair and transparent when it came to pricing. I'd highly recommend TGI Builders for any remodel project.

Claudio and his team did a great job. I had my gutters and downspouts replaced. They also fixed a…read morefew areas of my roof. Price was competitive. Claudio was very punctual, always on time. Competent and honest team, did a clean job. I highly recommend.

We contacted them for repair on the siding around chimney area and two fascia area. Started from…read morethe quote Claudio provided a very formal detailed quote stating the area to be replace including an Ariel view of the chimney. He is super responsive answering each text and sending documents very timely. On the day of the work his crew showed up even a bit earlier and he texted me letting me know. The crew worked long days and very efficiently and finished all the work one day ahead of original schedule. I'm most impressed with how good his communication skills are, keeping me posted on daily basis of the work progress and sharing pictures they took as the repair went. His price is also quite reasonable. highly recommend!

There custome service is very poor. The project manager was rude to me. They did not come through…read morewith replacing a shower glass door they scratched when installing it. I kept contacting them. I sent pictures. I showed it to them the last day they worked here and they just kept ignoring me. They gave me a window screen with a hole in it. They still have not replaced it even though Ive contacted them several times. Once they said they would but still have not. They have cost me a lot of unnecessary time and grief! I expect better service and quality for the money I paid. I do not recommend this company at all.

The work crew was on time and professional, the material was top quality and installed great, at…read morethe end of the job the area was cleaned spotless.